Southern Illinois at Drake

Drake was a team that came oh so close so many times last year, and ended up winning just 13 games. This year's team is a bit more experienced, and also much better, and has already won 9 games, including a win at Iowa. There is no question that Drake can play with the elite of the MVC on their home-court. Last year they lost to Creighton in OT, to Wichita St. by 2, to N. Iowa by 2, and to Evansville and S. Illinois by 1 each. This year's team is much improved, and although this team still isn't producing on the road, they are a tough out at home, where they are already 6-0 this year. We look for Drake to spring the upset tonight over S. Illinois.